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Using the sharpening steel

Our knives stay razor sharp for a long time.
What usually happens when a knife loses its sharpness is that rather
than chipping, the top of the edge bends to one side.
The sharpening steel works by aligning the edge back into a central
position.
Before: After:
A good sharpening steel is almost as important as the knife itself. We Edge has bent Edge back into central
have steels in different models: from coarser to finer ones. A smooth to one side. position after aligning
with a sharpening steel
polishing steel gives the knife edge maximum sharpness by aligning
the edge. Some steels also have a coarser side that is used for grinding
when the edge is worn down. Remember to finish sharpening with the
polished surface.
To sharpen the knife, pull the knife’s edge a few times lightly against a
sharpening steel at a 15-20 degree angle. Switch between both sides
of the knife.
The knife should be placed against the sharpening steel at the same
angle as the cutting edge. This angle between the sharpening steel and
knife edge must be maintained while drawing the knife from the back to
the tip.
The last “draw“ should be very light, gently caressing the knife edge.

Made in Mora Sweden since 1891

Care for your kitchen knives Made in Mora Sweden since 1891

Wash your knife with warm water and a soft sponge before using it for
the first time.
Never cut bones, frozen food, porcelain, glass and other hard materials.
The thinnest part of the blade can easily be deformed.
Do not clean the knives in a dishwasher. Dishwasher detergents contain
abrasives that make the knife blunt and damage the wooden finish.
Do not allow acidic residues (lemons, limes, orange, grapefruits,
tomatoes, onions) to stay on the blades for extended periods of time.
Always thoroughly clean and wipe your knives dry before storing.
Leaving knives wet or to drip-dry may result in discoloration.

Once you have cut, do not scrape the cutting board with the knife’s
edge. As it dulls the blade. Instead, turn the knife around and scrape
with the back of the knife.

Made in MoraSweden since 1891

Never cut hard substances. Wash only by hand. Store in knife block or magnetic knife strip. Use wooden or polypropylene chopping boards.

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